Nepal: Latest news in Nepal, October 7th, 2026
07-10-2026
Diplomacy and Bilateral Talks
Nepal-Russia Bilateral Consultations Conclude: High-level bilateral consultations between Nepal and the Russian Federation wrapped up in Kathmandu. The talks, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties, addressed broader bilateral cooperation alongside pressing humanitarian matters, including the status of Nepali nationals in the Russian military, missing individuals, prisoners of war held in Ukraine, and compensation issues.
Domestic Politics
Party Conventions and Internal Elections: Intra-party organizational activities gathered pace in Kathmandu. Within the Nepali Congress, general convention proceedings advanced with reports approved and nominations filed for joint general secretary posts. Concurrently, the CPN-UML convened a standing committee meeting to deliberate on contemporary political issues.
Disaster Impact and Infrastructure
Flood Recovery and Search Operations: Following severe flooding and debris flows across northern river corridors, the government officially brought massive search operations for thousands missing to a close, shifting focus toward localized rehabilitation and long-term recovery.
Transportation and Riverbank Damage: Continued localized runoff triggered disruption along regional links, including structural damage along the Beni–Darbang road section in the west, while water levels along the Narayani River caused erosion along Chitwan embankments.
Economy and Society
Economic Forecasts: Recent economic assessments, including projections released by multilateral lenders, pointed to moderated GDP growthestimated around 3.7% for the current fiscal periodprimarily due to infrastructure, tourism, and supply disruptions caused by monsoon disaster damage.
Dashain Preparations: Across the country, market activities and seasonal travel ramped up ahead of the Dashain festival, alongside official announcements of auspicious timings for the upcoming rituals.